Lakewood Jiu Jitsu Academy is a Gracie University Certified Training Center. Professor Jim Medley holds black belt rank is both Japanese jūjutsu as well as in Brazilian/ Gracie jiu jitsu. Medley is further certified as an instructor in the SafeWrap system. Local public safety professionals / medical care professionals / or education professionals can become certified in SafeWrap through Gracie University. After becoming certified, these professionals can attend supervised practice sessions and refresher training at Lakewood Jiu Jitsu Academy.

Professor Jim Medley has work experience using passive restraint in a hospital behavioral health unit. Medley is a former police officer and former police academy instructor. He has studied the principles of jiu jitsu for over 40 years. Medley holds a Masters degree in Education with a specialization in Job Skills Training. Finally, Professor Medley is a licensed attorney in two states with over 25 years of law practice in criminal law. Medley is also a former professor of Criminal Justice professor who developed and taught a college level course in Use of Force for seven years.